38-year-old arrested on murder charges in connection to Williamsburg Dr. shooting

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A person has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting death of 24-year-old Gregory Campbell, of Grovetown .

According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the 300 block of Williamsburg Drive near the 6000 building in Hephzibah in reference to shots fired on April 21st at 10:47 P.M.

Authorities state that officers arrived and located Campbell, who had been shot at least once, and Campbell was transported to Wellstar/MCG where was pronounced dead at 11:34 P.M.

According to RCSO, Bennelle Evans, 38, of Augusta, was located in McDuffie County and arrested on Friday, May 3rd on the charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, and Possession of Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

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RCSO credits the US Marshal’s Southeastern Task Force and the Georgia State Patrol for their assistance in apprehending Evans.

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